Fatty Briody
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Charles F. Briody (Alderman)
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut June 16, 1880
- Final Game July 24, 1888
- Born August 13, 1858 in Lansingburgh, NY USA
- Died June 22, 1903 in Chicago, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Fatty Briody moved around a lot, making seven stops in an eight-season major league career.
Nicknamed "Fatty", he is listed at 5 ' 8 " and 190 lbs, which made him the second-heaviest starter on the 1882 Cleveland Blues, behind Bill Phillips who was 12 lbs. heavier but also 4 inches taller.
Briody originally broke in with the 1880 Troy Trojans, which also had another rookie catcher, Buck Ewing, along with several other youngsters who would make a name for themselves, Dan Brouthers, Roger Connor, Mickey Welch and Tim Keefe.
Briody would be reunited with Brouthers years later on the 1887 Detroit Wolverines, who won the pennant and the post-season play with the help of The Big Four and Sam Thompson.
After his playing days, Briody worked for a trucking company and was a Chicago Committeeman for many years.
